Islamic funds – Sharia law and investment structures

Modern Islamic banking is just 35 years old, increasing from US$10 million in 1975 to now over US$250 billion under management with dedicated Islamic banks, together with another US$200 billion with units of conventional financial institutions.
This rapid expansion in just three decades has not only attracted the interest of conventional bankers and borrowers, but also increasingly of investment fund structurers and promoters. Western financial institutions are working closely with their Islamic counterparts to develop this sector and meet the needs of a huge customer base worldwide……………………………………..Full Article: Source